Parshah • June 2023
Korach – The Cancer of Envy
Korach, the central figure, and name, of our Parsha this week, was a gifted individual. Smart, eloquent, wealthy, holding a high position, and a member of Moses’ own family, he…
Parshah • June 2021
Korach – Ideology and Practice
Why does Korach have such a bad wrap? He was a professed democrat with good lineage and genuine claim to leadership. But he was also an egotist, leading to his…
Parshah • June 2019
Korach – Politicians and Self Deception
Why does a politician become a politician? Surely the intentions are to improve the nature of society and qualitatively improve the lives of the many.. So why is there so…
Parshah • June 2018
Korach – Is It About Leadership or Position?
How can a highly placed, wealthy and clever individual still seek more and more, never being satisfied with the gifts already afforded him in life? This is the case of…
Parshah • June 2017
Korach – Cain and Abel – Revisited
The primordial battle of Cain and Abel finds its reincarnative expression in the battle of Korach against Moses. But we too experience this inner struggle through our baser desires and…
Parshah • June 2016
Korach – Leadership at Any Price?
Korach was a brilliant orator, a charismatic contender for the Presidency of Israel of old. He conducted a successful grassroots campaign as well as influencing the major states – then…
Parshah • June 2014
Korach – Ulterior Motives
What was Korach’s ‘beef’ with Moshe? Jealousy of high priesthood? Leadership aspirations? Family resentments? Humility and recognizing one’s place in life is the truest of wisdoms.